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Southwest Tennessee Community College


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Dr. Tracy D. Hall Highlights the Power of Partnerships and Exposure in Building Memphis’ Workforce

At the New Memphis forum on Feb. 25, 2026, held at the National Civil Rights Museum, presidents from three of Memphis’ higher education institutions—Dr. Tracy D. Hall from Southwest Tennessee Community College, Jennifer Collins, Esq. from Rhodes...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College Earns National Distinction for Advancing Memphis’ Talent and Economic Growth

Southwest Tennessee Community College has earned the 2026 Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction designation, placing the institution among the nation’s highest performing community colleges in student success and continuous improvement....

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Looney Reflects on Historic 1959 Integration During Southwest Lunch and Learn

Bertha Rogers Looney, the last surviving member of the Memphis State Eight, returned to familiar ground Monday as she shared her story of courage, uncertainty and quiet resolve with students, faculty and staff at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College Celebrates First Cohort of MLGW CEES Academy Graduates

A powerful new chapter opened for ten young Memphians this January as they walked across the stage at Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) to celebrate their completion of the Customer Experience and Energy Services (CEES) Academy—a workforce pathway...

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